Vegan brownies

• ground flaxseed↗2 tbsp tbsp
• dark chocolate↗200g g

  roughly chopped

• coffee↗½ tsp tsp

  granules

• vegan margarine↗80g g

  plus extra for greasing

• self-raising flour↗125g g
• ground almonds↗70g g
• cocoa powder↗50g g
• baking powder↗¼ tsp tsp
• golden caster sugar↗250g g
• vanilla extract↗1½ tsp tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Combine the flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and set aside for at least 5 mins.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt 120g chocolate, the coffee and margarine with 60ml water on a low heat. Allow to cool slightly.

3. 3

   Put the flour, almonds, cocoa, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl and stir to remove any lumps.

4. 4

   Using a hand whisk, mix the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the sugar is well dissolved.

5. 5

   Stir in the flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract and remaining chocolate, then the flour mixture.

6. 6

   Spoon into the prepared tin. Bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean with moist crumbs.

7. 7

   Allow to cool in the tin completely, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container and eat within three days.